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12-10-2013 MinutesMINUTES REGULAR MEETING December 10, 2013 A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on December 10, 2013, at 6:00 p.m., in the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building #4, Schertz, Texas. The following members present to -wit: Mayor Michael Carpenter Councihnember David Scagliola Councilmember Cedric Edwards Staff Present: Executive Director David Harris Executive Director Brian James City Attorney Katherine Tapley Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel Call to Order Mayor Pro -Tem Jim Fowler Councihnember Daryl John Councihnember Matthew Duke City Manager John Kessel Executive Director John Bierschwale Chief of Staff Bob Cantu City Secretary Brenda Dennis Mayor Carpenter called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to The Flags of The United States and The State of Texas Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler provided the invocation followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and the State of Texas. Presentations • Resolution Commendation Presentation to Mr. Earl Hartzog (Mayor Carpenter) Mayor Carpenter recognized and presented Mr. Earl Hartzog a Resolution Commendation expressing his appreciation for the time he volunteered in serving as a neutral appointee for the City while participating in. the recent District Court- Ordered Comal County Election Recount. Presentation/discussion and update regarding fundraising activities for the Hal Baldwin Scholarship and the Hal Baldwin Memorial Plaza (D. Harris/M. Spence) Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Support David Harris who gave an update on the Hal Baldwin complex regarding replacement of the signage, landscaping, and flag installation. The fundraising goal was initially set at $9,000; $16,685 has been raised. Mayor Carpenter recognized Events Coordinator Mary Spence who gave an update on the recent November Golf Tournament fundraiser for the Hal Baldwin Scholarship Fund. A total of $10,880 was raised, bringing the current fund balance to $49,025. The next annual fundraiser will be held November 7, 2014. Ms. Spence also commended the Hal Baldwin family members for their assistance with the fundraising and she acknowledged Former City 12 -10 -2013 Minutes Page - 1 - - Manager Don Taylor, Susan Baldwin Beck and husband Brian who were in the audience tonight. Mayor Carpenter suggested we think about how we could set this up as an interest bearing endowment so that we could eventually achieve a principal level of $65,000 or $75,000 and then deliver scholarships only from the interest earned rather than the principal. • Presentation/discussion and update regarding signs (B. James/M. Sanchez) Mayor Carpenter recognized Director of Development Services Michelle Sanchez who provided Council with background information regarding the current regulations and procedures involved when a resident or business owner needs to secure a temporary sign. She also stated they are working with the Schertz Chamber, Planning and Zoning Commission, and the business community towards adopting revised regulations that will be supported by all. They are currently finalizing a draft of the Unified Development Code Article 11 for approval by the Planning and Zoning Committee to be presented to Council next year for adoption. Ms. Sanchez also addressed Councilmember Scagliola question as to whether we could do anything to promote more online applications for permits as a convenience to our contractors and residents. Ms. Sanchez stated that her staff is already working with the City's Information Technology (IT) Department and outside vendor providers INCODE and Laser Fiche towards enhancing our websites current capabilities. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Duke who thanked Ms. Sanchez for including their updated Vision and Mission statement and inquired if they were setting goals and tracking their permit process. She explained they were currently doing so. Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who stated one of the things we have been discussing is the work of leaders regarding vision, alignment and execution. He congratulated Ms. Sanchez for her work toward what leadership means and engaging her staff in the `forward thinking' concept of including their ideas in future department changes. City Events and Announcements • Announcements of upcoming City Events (D. Harris /J. BierschwaleB. James) Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Support David Harris who provided the following announcements and upcoming events: Thursday, December 12, 2013 — Northeast Partnership Meeting —11:30 a.m. — Olympia Hills Golf and Conference Center Friday, December 13, 2013 — City Council Special Meeting — 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. — Schertz Civic Center Thursday, December 19, 2013 — Employee Holiday Lunch — 11:00 a.m, to 1:00 p.m. — Civic Center Ballroom • Announcements and recognitions by City Manager (J. Kessel) 12 -10 -2013 Minutes Page - 2 - Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who recognized Police Corporal Albert Arriaga who last Tuesday was the first responder to an emergency call for a heart attack victim. Corporal Arriaga was on a traffic call when he heard the emergency dispatcher stating the fact that both the Schertz EMS and Fire units were out on other calls and the backup crew of the City of Converse was being called to the scene. Corporal Arriaga called in to dispatch that he was `in route' and quickly left his location arriving simultaneously with EMS Director Dudley Wait. Together they applied emergency CPR and were able to bring the victim back to a responsive state just as an EMS crew arrived to take over. Mr. Kessel thanked him for covering for the team and said he serves as a great model for our City Core Values of doing the right thing and doing the best you can. Mayor Carpenter then pointed out to everyone that our City Core Values are now printed on the agenda: o Do the right thing • Do the best you can • Treat others the way you would want to be treated • Work together cooperatively as a team Hearing of Residents: This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fill out the speaker's register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3 minutes. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body, and not to any individual member thereof. Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks while addressing the Council may be requested to leave the meeting. Discussion by the Council of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry, and/or a proposal to place the item on a f Lure agenda. The presiding officer, during the Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in the order they have registered. Mayor Carpenter recognized the following who spoke: Ms. Diana Taylor, 5505 Columbia Drive, who thanked Mayor, Council and Staff for the help with the problems they had been having in the Fairhaven Subdivision. She specifically thanked City Secretary Brenda Dennis, Director of Development Services Michelle Sanchez and Assistant Inspector Carl Quast. Mr. Reed Carr, 3509 Columbia, who spoke on the need for an overpass leading out of the Northcliffe Subdivision on Country Club Boulevard and crossing over I -35. The neighborhood is working on a petition to show support for this request. He requested Council consider a resolution of support to go to TxDOT in this matter. He added that he was going to approach Comal County Commissioners Court. Mayor Carpenter stated that Mr. Carr can also solicit the assistance from the Northeast Partnership, and Guadalupe Mayors Association. Councilmember Edwards also suggested Guadalupe County Commissioners Court as most of the residents live in this County. 12 -10 -2013 Minutes Page - 3 - Consent A¢enda Items 1. Minutes - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 3, 2013. (J. Kessel/B. Dennis) 2. Ordinance No. 13 -5 -58 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 21.4.9 Designation of Landmark Properties, Heritage Neighborhoods providing a Reversionary Clause; providing a Repealing Clause; providing a Severability Clause; providing a Penalty Clause; and providing an effective date. Final Reading (B. James/B. James) The following was read into record: ORDINANCE NO. 13 -S -58 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (UDC) SECTION 21.4.9 DESIGNATION OF LANDMARK PROPERTIES, HERITAGE NEIGHBORHOODS PROVIDING A REVERSIONARY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Resolution No. 13 -R -106 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing changes in the Employee Nepotism Policy as contained in the City of Schertz Employee Policy Handbook. (J. Kessel/J. Smith) The following was read into record: RESOLUTION NO. 13 -R -106 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING CHANGES IN THE EMPLOYEE NEPOTISM POLICY AS CONTAINED IN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ EMPLOYEE POLICY HANDBOOK. 4. Resolution No. 13 -R -107 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Schertz, Texas and the Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority regarding Advancement of Funds by the City to the Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority for the Relocation of a 16 -Inch Reclaimed Waterline, and other matters in connection therewith. (J. Bierschwale /S. Willoughby) The following was read into record: RESOLUTION NO. 13 -R -107 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AND THE CIBOLO CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY REGARDING ADVANCEMENT OF FUNDS BY THE CITY TO THE CIBOLO 12 -10 -2013 Minutes Page - 4 - CREEK MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY FOR THE RELOCATION OF A 16 -INCH RECLAIMED WATERLINE, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards, who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro- Tern Fowler, to approve consent agenda items 1, 2, 3, and 4. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Scagliola, John, Edwards and Duke voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried Discussion and Action Items 5. Appointments/Reappointments and Resignations to City Boards, Commissions, Committees — Consideration and/or action regarding appointments /reappointments and resignations to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees. (J. KesselB. Dennis) • Appointment of Sydney Verinder — Regular Board Member, Schertz Economic Development Corporation Mayor Carpenter stated that as a result of the election of November 5, 2013, Mr. Matthew Duke was elected as City Councilmember, leaving a vacancy on the Schertz Economic Development Corporation. Former Councilmember Sydney Verinder has indicated his interest in serving on this board and asked that Council appoint him. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards, who moved, seconded by Councilmember Scagliola, to appoint Sydney Verinder to the Schertz Economic Development Corporation immediately. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro-Tern Fowler, Councilmembers Scagliola, John, Edwards and Duke voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried. 6. Resolution No. 13 -R -105 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution re- canvassing the results of the November 5, 2013 General Election results because of changes in the Comal County, Texas vote totals resulting from the November 21, 2013 Court- Ordered Recount of the Comal County, Texas Votes. (Mayor Carpenter/K. Tapley/B. Dennis) The following was read into record: RESOLUTION NO. 13-R-105 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, RE- CANVASSING THE RESULTS OF THE NOVEMBER 5, 2013 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS BECAUSE OF CHANGES IN THE COMAL COUNTY, TEXAS VOTE TOTALS RESULTING FROM THE NOVEMBER 21, 2013 COURT - ORDERED RECOUNT OF THE COMAL COUNTY, TEXAS VOTES Mayor Carpenter recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who personally recognized and thanked Mayor Carpenter and City Manager John Kessel for their assistance in leading the charge during this unique situation. She stated they were true leaders leading the team who made sure that the citizens voting privileges were protected. She also thanked many others who held down the offices while the team was out finding answers. 12 -10 -2013 Minutes Page - 5 - She stated the Comal County recount was conducted on Thursday, November 21, 2013. As a result of the Recount, the vote results from the Comal County Portion of the City Election changed. Although the Recount results change the total number of votes cast in the City Election results, the Recount results did not change the winners of the City Election. Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 13 -R -105 re- canvassing the results of the November 5, 2013 General election. Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tern Fowler, who moved, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to approve Resolution No. 13 -R -105. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Scagliola, John, Edwards and Duke voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried. Mayor Carpenter also mentioned and thanked Texas Secretary of State John Steen and members of the Election Division for meeting with him and members of the Schertz Team regarding the Comal County voting results issue. 7. Resolution No. 13 -R -102 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution casting votes to elect Directors for the Guadalupe County Appraisal District for the 2014 -2015 Term. (D. Harris/Mayor & Council) The following was read into record: RESOLUTION NO. 13 -R -102 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS CASTING VOTES TO ELECT DIRECTORS FOR THE GUADALUPE COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2014 -2015 TERM. Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Support David Harris who introduced this item stating that each taxing unit is entitled to vote on members to the Guadalupe Appraisal District Board of Directors. The City of Schertz has 339 votes to cast. Mr. Harris stated that Schertz - Cibolo - Universal City ISD has cast 1,000 votes for Mr. Wilson, a trustee at the District, and 472 votes for Dr. Gilcrease. He stated that Guadalupe County has cast all of its 957 votes for Tax Assessor - Collector Tavie Murphy. A total of 5,000 votes are allocated amongst the 21 jurisdictions. Mr. Harris stated that one possible option is for Council to cast their 339 votes toward the above candidates as follows: 68 votes each for Dunn, Gilcrease, Hogue, and Murphy and 67 votes for Wilson. Mayor and Council provided their comments and suggestions. as how to divide the votes expressing their opinions on whom to cast their votes. Councilmember Scagliola stated that he believes that the Council would need to at least cast one vote for each candidate in case further down the road there might be a recall. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Scagliola who asked what would happen to the votes should there be a recall. City Attorney Katherine Tapley stated that she was unsure at this time but could look it up and get back to him. 12 -10 -2013 Minutes Page - 6 - Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards, who moved to cast their votes for the following: • 113 - Mr. Darren Dunn • 113 - Mr. Jay Hogue • 113 - Mr. Mark Wilson Mayor Carpenter requested Councilmember Edwards amend his motion to include at least one vote for the other candidates t should there be a potential recall. Council further discussed how to distribute the votes and then Councilmember Edwards withdrew his motion. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards, who moved, seconded by Councilmember Duke, to approve Resolution No. 13 -R -102, casting the following votes: • 112 - Mr. Darren Dunn • 1 - Dr. Greg Gilcrease • 112 - Mr. Jay Hogue • 1 - Mrs. Tavie Murphy • 1 - Mr. Louis R. Ramirez, Sr. • 112 - Mr. Mark Wilson The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Scagliola, John, Edwards and Duke voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried 8. Resolution No. 13 -R -103 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution casting votes to elect Directors for the Bexar County Appraisal District for the 2014 -2015 Term. (D. Harris/Mayor & Council) The following was read into record: RESOLUTION NO. 13 -R -103 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS CASTING VOTES TO ELECT DIRECTORS FOR THE BEXAR COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2014 -2015 TERM. Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Support David Harris who introduced this item stating that each taxing unit is entitled to vote on members to the Bexar Appraisal District Board of Directors. The City of Schertz has one (1) vote to cast for the following candidates: • Jack E. Burton, Jr • Cheri Byrom • Keith Hughey • Denver McClendon • Jose Macias 12 -10 -2013 Minutes Page - 7 - • Juan Mancha • Jim Martin • Sergio "Chico' Rodriguez • Leo Salas • Rick A. Schroder • Roberto C. Trevino Mayor -and Council provided their comments as to how to divide the votes expressing their opinions on whom to cast their votes. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards, who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro - Tem Fowler, to approve Resolution No. 13 -R -103, casting the City of Schertz one (1) vote for Mr. Denver McClendon. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Scagliola, John, Edwards and Duke voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried. 9. Resolution No. 13 -R -104 — Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution casting votes to elect Directors for the Comal County Appraisal District for the 2014 -2015 Term. (D. Harris/Mayor /Council) The following was read into record: RESOLUTION NO. 13 -R -104 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS CASTING VOTES TO ELECT DIRECTORS FOR THE COMAL COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT FOR THE 2014 -2015 TERM Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Support David Harris who introduced this item stating that each taxing unit is entitled to vote on members to the Comal Appraisal District Board of Directors. The City of Schertz has 49 votes to cast for the following candidates: • Gary Boldt • Robert Doyle • Craig Hall • Dan Krueger • Randy Maschek The Comal ISD has allocated its 2,747 votes as follows: 550 votes each to Krueger, Boldt, Hall, and Maschek and 547 votes for Doyle. Staff recommends Council review the candidates and cast their 49 votes toward the above candidates. One possible combination is to allocate the votes as follows: 10 votes each for Boldt, Doyle, Hall, and Krueger, and 9 votes for Maschek. Mayor and Council provided their comments as to how to divide the votes expressing their opinions on whom to cast their votes for. 12 -10 -2013 Minutes Page - s - Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards, who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro- Tern Fowler, to approve Resolution No. 13 -R -104, casting the following votes: • 10 - Mr. Gary Boldt • 10 - Mr. Robert Doyle • 10 - Mr. Craig Hall • 10 - Mr. Dan Kruegar • 9 - Mr. Randy Maschek The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tern Fowler, Councilmembers Scagliola, John, Edwards and Duke voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried 10. Ordinance No. 13 -D -59 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance providing that the City Code of Ordinances of the City of Schertz, Texas be amended by revising Section 86- 118; Maximum Limits in School Zones for a certain street, removing the School Zone for a Certain Street, and Reducing the area for the School Zone on a certain street and providing an effective date. First Reading (J. Bierschwale/D. Letbetter) The following was read into record: ORDINANCE NO. 13 -D -59 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS PROVIDING THAT THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 86 -118, MAXIMUM LIMITS IN SCHOOL ZONES FOR A CERTAIN STREET, REMOVING THE SCHOOL ZONE FOR A CERTAIN STREET, AND REDUCING THE AREA FOR THE SCHOOL ZONE ON A CERTAIN STREET AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Mayor Carpenter recognized Assistant Public Works Director Jimmy Hooks who introduced this item stating in discussions with SCUCISD, it was recommended that the school zone on Schertz Parkway be eliminated from the Code of Ordinances, the hours of the school zone on Elbel Road be extended to run from 7:30 a.m, to 4:30 p.m. and the school zone area on Elbel Road be reduced to start at Schertz Parkway and Elbel Road and run to 1,230 feet west of FM 3009. He stated in addition, the crosswalk on Elbel Road and Westchester will be improved with flashing lights and signs to help protect students. As outlined in Section 86 -50 of the Code of Ordinances — Driving into or through school crossing zones, it is unlawful for any person to drive or operate any vehicle into or through any school crossing zone at a time when there is a child or children crossing or standing therein, provided that such school crossing zone has been indicated by signs not less than 100 feet from the zone and further provided that such zones have been established across paved streets indicated by lines of white or yellow paint marking its boundaries, which zones shall not be greater in width than 20 feet. The Transportation Safety Advisory Cormnission unanimously approved this change at the November 7, 2013 meeting. Recommend approval on first reading to allow for the removal of the school zone on Schertz Parkway, extend the hours for the school zone on Elbel Road and 12 -10 -2013 Minutes Page - 9 - reduce the area of the school zone on Elbel Road to 1,230 -feet west of FM 3009 and allow for enforcement of the new school zone area speed limits. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who stated that he agrees with everything except the portion on Buffalo Drive. He stated it is a nightmare and trying to get in and out of that area at 7:00 a.m. Mr. Hooks indicated where the crosswalk will be located, and stated that there would be a lighted crosswalk in that area. Again Councilmember Edwards wants the speed limit to stay at 20 miles per hour in the area of Buffalo Drive. Executive Director of Operations John Bierschwale was recognized by Mayor Carpenter who indicated that this is a control problem of turning not a speed issue. He suggested instead of putting in a crosswalk they could put in flashing lights. Mr. Bierschwale stated the problem is the all day school zone on Schertz Parkway as it relates to emergency response vehicles avoiding the school zone and going through neighborhood streets to avoid it. He stated that they could do a 50 foot on both sides to get the citizens attention or do some type of flashing system to alert them. Councilmember Edwards suggested staff speak to Dr. Gibson with the school district and make a right tam only in this area due to the congestion. Councilmember Duke concurred to collaborate with the school district on this problem. Again Mr. Bierschwale stated it is not a school speed zone issue it is a congestion issue. Mr. Bierschwale stated that he could have staff come back with some designs to solve the issue of congestion of Buffalo Drive. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards, who moved, seconded by Councilmember Scagliola to approve Ordinance No. 13 -D -59 first reading, and come back at some time to revisit the point of Buffalo Drive. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro - Tem Fowler, Councilmembers Scagliola, John, Edwards and Duke voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried Mayor Carpenter recognized City Attorney Katherine Tapley who stated that as asked earlier as to what would happen to their vote if there was a recall on one of the County Appraisal District Boards. She stated that you get the same number of votes if someone is doing a vote on a recall as you cast for that member. So if you cast 1 vote then you would get 1 vote on the recall ballot, you get 1 vote to elect the replacement; however if you get to vote you have the opportunity of appointing someone potentially to be voting on. Roll Call Vote Confirmation Mayor Carpenter recognized Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel who recapped the votes of items 1 through 10. Requests and Announcements 11. Announcements by City Manager • Citizen Kudos • Recognition of City employee actions • New Departmental initiatives 12 -10 -2013 Minutes Page -10 - 12. 13. 14. No further announcements provided. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council agenda. Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler who requested an item be placed on a future agenda to discuss the YMCA and Senior Center Contracts. He would like to get this on the agenda to let the citizens know the status. Mayor Carpenter stated he would have the Executive Session items posted next week where the contract negotiations would have to be addressed in that forum. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Duke who requested a presentation regarding different methods the City's departments and Council uses to interact with residents and businesses. Mayor Carpenter requested that an item be placed on the first meeting in January supporting the overpass at IH -35 and Country Club Blvd. Mayor Carpenter also requested a discussion item be placed on a future agenda sometime in January to expand the role of the Transportation Safety Advisory Commission to include public transportation planning moving into the future. There is an immediate need regarding the citizens in Merritt Lakeside Village wanting to safely get to Wal -Mart and BED, in an economically feasible manner. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for information. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who asked Executive Director of Development Brian James if we had anything on our thoroughfare plan regarding the Country Club area and eventually adding an overpass. Mr. James stated that as part of next weeks Road Bond Projects update agenda item, the Engineering Department will do a thoroughfare plan update along with other items that need addressing. Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers • City and community events attended and to be attended • City Council Committee and Liaison Assignments (see assignments below) • Continuing education events attended and to be attended • Recognition of actions by City employees • Recognition of actions by community volunteers • Upcoming City Council agenda items Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro-Tern Fowler who stated he attended the following: • Friday, December 3, 2013 — Festival of Angels Parade — Mayor Pro -Tem Fowler requested staff provide warmer clothing for the Sweethearts. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Scagliola who stated he attended the following: 12 -10 -2013 Minutes Page -11- • Friday, December 3, 2013 — Festival of Angels Parade • Saturday, December 4, 3013 —First Annual Gumbo cook off in Cibolo Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who stated he attended the following: • Friday, December 3, 2013 — Festival of Angels Parade Councilmember Edwards mentioned the article in the paper regarding the City of San Antonio Pension Plan. San Antonio is in a big pinch right now. Councilmember Edwards stated it would be great to place our information on our website making it available to the public and also stated that our City is in good shape and funded differently. City Manager John Kessel stated that Finance Director Juan Santoya is working on the Audit for this year which will have full reporting and will make it available to the general public. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Duke who stated he attended the following: • Friday, December 3, 2013 — Festival of Angels Parade Mayor Carpenter stated that the Festival of Angels was great and he enjoyed being the Grinch for the parade on Friday. He also stated the planning session on Friday with Staff Department Heads was very productive. We as Residents, Council, and Staff have an opportunity today building on our predecessors accomplishments to be anything we want the community to be. We are at that critical point of approaching 35,000 to 50,000 residents that we can start to see what that build out might look like. Executive Session Council did not meet. 15. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session. No action taken, as Council did not meet. Adjournment As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at Ma , c ael R. Carpenter ES \� L ty Secretary, Brenda Dennis 12 -10 -2013 Minutes Page - 12-